Vandoren MOUTHPIECE - B40 LYRE - CM319
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Vandoren B40 LYRE: A Classic in the Clarinet Mouthpiece Range
Vandoren has established itself as an essential reference in the clarinet world, both for its reeds and mouthpieces. The French brand develops its models with constant rigor: offering consistent, high-performance mouthpieces capable of meeting the expectations of many clarinetists, from conservatory students to stage professionals. The B40 LYRE fits this philosophy with a profile designed to combine color, roundness, and ease of response, while remaining faithful to a "traditional" playing feel.
For Which Clarinetist? Styles and Playing Sensations
The Vandoren B40 LYRE is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced clarinetists seeking an expressive, comfortable, and easy-to-control mouthpiece. Its "round and colorful" character suits the classical repertoire and variety styles very well, while remaining relevant for ensemble contexts (orchestra, wind band, chamber music) where homogeneity and strong projection without aggressiveness are expected.
Sound and Design
Thanks to its 1.175 mm tip opening and long facing, this mouthpiece promotes a clean attack and smooth response, with particular attention to the upper register, which is often demanding on clarinet. The ebonite provides a comfortable touch and stable response, useful for working on intonation and register consistency. The unpolished (raw) facing helps preserve precise contact with the reed, a key point for regular vibration and clean articulation.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This mouthpiece is sold without ligature or mouthpiece cap, so it is recommended to provide a ligature and a mouthpiece cap suitable for a Bb clarinet mouthpiece. To maintain the response qualities of the B40 LYRE, choose a ligature that offers stable tightening and easy placement, and a rigid mouthpiece cap to protect the facing during transport.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet | Style | traditional |
| Material | Hard rubber | Color | Black |
| Opening | 1,175 mm | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nickel | No | Recommended V12 reed strength | 2.5 to 3 |
| Facing length | long | Recommended 56 RUE LEPIC reed strength | 2.5 to 3.5 |
| Recommended Traditional reed strength | 2 to 3 | Recommended V21 reed strength | 3 to 3.5+ |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Vandoren B40 Lyre compatible with a Bb clarinet?
This mouthpiece is designed for the Bb clarinet and is made of black ebonite.
What is the tip opening of the B40 Lyre mouthpiece?
The specified opening is 1.175 mm. Combined with a long facing, it promotes smooth response and a clear attack, especially in the upper register.
What reed strengths are recommended for this mouthpiece?
Traditional reeds are recommended in strengths 2 to 3. V12 reeds suit strengths 2.5 to 3, 56 Rue Lepic reeds 2.5 to 3.5, and V21 reeds 3 to 3.5+.
Is the B40 Lyre suitable for classical and orchestral playing?
Its traditional profile, with a warm and colorful sound, is suitable for classical repertoire as well as orchestral, wind ensemble, or chamber music settings.
Are the ligature and mouthpiece cap included?
No ligature or mouthpiece cap is included. A ligature for a Bb clarinet mouthpiece and a hard mouthpiece cap should be provided for mounting and protecting the facing.
